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Genesis 48:19 · KJV

"And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations."

King James Version

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Passage Context

17And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head.
18And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.
19And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations.
20And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set Ephraim before Manasseh.
21And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to embrace unexpected blessings?

2

How do you respond when you feel overlooked or underestimated?

3

When have you witnessed God's favor in unexpected places?

Life Application

faith

Embrace the idea that God's choices may not align with societal expectations. Trust in His plan for your life.

relationships

Encourage others who may feel overlooked, reminding them of their inherent worth and potential.

People in This Verse

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

Jacob's prophecy about Ephraim and Manasseh hints at the future significance of the tribes, with Ephraim representing a multitude, which can be connected to the growth of the church through Jesus.

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